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Athlete of the Week: Addie Herrera, McPherson Softball

Wednesday, April 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week as McPherson High School senior Addie Herrera! The week - Herrera may have pitched the best game in the state this season Friday, as she went toe-to-toe with Wamego’s... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Purchases, Multiple Appointments and Adopts Proclamations at Tuesday Meeting

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a snow blade attachment for the Public Lands and Facilities Department. During this past winter's snowstorms it came to their attention a new blade had not been received as expected. It later surfaced... Read More.

2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt to Begin Friday, May 2

Monday, April 28

The 2025 edition of the McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt begins Friday. As in past years, the button hunt involves two separate hunts including a physical hunt for a medallion featuring this year's All Schools Day Button, and a virtual hunt where... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Reviews Subdivision Moratorium Request; Other Meeting Highlights

Monday, April 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — No action was taken by McPherson County Commissioners Monday on a request for a moratorium on small tract subdivisions. The request came from McPherson County Planning Board chair Kathy Nicholson, who was speaking for herself and not the full board. Nicholson... Read More.

Two Horses Perish in Barn Fire Southeast of McPherson

Monday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Two horses died in a Monday morning barn fire southeast of McPherson. McPherson fire units were called just after 7:30 a.m. to the area of 17th and Eisenhower Road, where on arrival a small barn was found with heavy fire involvement and... Read More.

McPherson Women’s Tennis Wins Second Consecutive KCAC Tournament Championship

Monday, April 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - The McPherson College captured the KCAC Tournament Championship Saturday afternoon with a 4-0 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan. The Bulldogs are now 21-7 on the season while picking up their second consecutive KCAC Tournament Championship. Head coach Craig Holman's team... Read More.

McPherson Men’s Tennis Captures 10th Consecutive KCAC Tournament Title

Monday, April 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - The McPherson College men's tennis program captured the KCAC Tournament Championship Saturday, defeating top-seeded Ottawa 4-2. The Bulldogs are now 20-8 on the season while the team secured its 10th consecutive tournament title. After dropping the doubles point, head coach Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners intend to sell a building on Hospital Drive that for about the last two years has been leased to McPherson USD 418 on behalf of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative for their infant-toddler program. The current lease... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Lead Service Line Inventory Ordinance

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners are taking a new tact in identifying lead water service lines in the city, which federal regulators are requiring the city to identify. To that end, an ordinance was approved Tuesday that will, as of July 1, require... Read More.

McPherson College to Host the Most Unique Car Show in the Midwest Saturday, May 3

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 25TH Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year, a few... Read More.

McPherson College Adds Mechanical Engineering Degree

Monday, April 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering starting in August 2026. The new degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and advances its position as a practical, future-oriented, and innovative campus. The... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Shad Marston, County Extension Agent with McPherson County K-State Research and Extension, recently won State in the Communications Award category from the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents. This was for his communication work/audio recordings on Ad Astra Radio! Each Monday,... Read More.